New weapon on server: DeLisle

[Lamron]

If you haven't seen it yet, I've added another new weapon to the server. LPmembers don't need to do anything other than download the updated skin pack I sent you the E-Mail for. For everybody else, there is a new page on the main website labled "Extra Weapons". The file found there replaces the old knife and carbine files also.


The DeLisle is a rifle that is based on the Enfield but modified to accept a Colt .45 magazine and has a built-in suppressor. It has a full screen zoom that is less than sniper rifles, but more than the SMG/M1 Carbine. With no muzzle flash and being very quiet, it should be great for sneaky people (you know who you are!). It has the same damage settings as the M1 Carbine, meaning that a good upper torso or head shot will kill, otherwise it takes two.

The DeLisle can be found by holding USE while selecting shotgun. Once selected it replaces the shotgun for the rest of that map. If you have trouble getting it, make sure you continue holding USE until you spawn and see it come up.


Historically, it was only used in very small numbers, but with great success. It was simple, made from commonly available parts and ideal for sentry removal. If you lust after owning a real one (as I do), you can buy one here: www.valkyriearms.com/delisle.htm

[desmo2]

WOOOHOOO!!! I let out a whoop when I popped up the website this a.m. and found the Delisle highlighted on the ServerNews page!
When you were dropping hints about another upcoming change, I found myself wondering how in the h3LL you could add anything else. I'm so naive!
Those who don't have Breakthrough had been missing out on a very cool weapon...until now!!!

[desmo2]

I've noticed the Russian Mosin Nagant rifle model seems a little off, now. The reloading animation is jacked up, too. Would this have anything to do with the work-around you had to do to make the DeLisle work?

[Lamron]

Yes, its because of the DeLisle animations that the Mosin Nagant doesn't work correctly. (what were you doing playing on another server??)

There is a note to this effect on the page where the public downloads the fix file: www.lamronsplayground.com/ClientFixes.html

Basically, there is no way to add more weapon animations to the game. Its hard coded into the game engine and it just ignores any additonal annimations that are added. I fought with it for hours before figuring out that I could replace an existing animation file and then connect the new weapon to that. That means that something had to be sacrificed. I picked the Mosin Nagant because it had to be a rifle, and that one gets used the least on the Allied side. (Garand is usually faster, Enfield holds twice the ammo)

On the server, now anybody who picks the Mosin Nagant gets the Enfield instead, so it shouldn't be missed. But it does screw up that gun if you go to another server.

When I added the M1 Carbine, I got around this by using the animations for another weapon. If you watch closely, you'll see that the hand motions for firing and reloading are exactly the same as those used for the Thompson.

[Brammer]

really do enjoy the Delisle.It is great for us silent/stealthy types.Thanks Lamron for all your hard
work.I wouldnt want to play anywhere else. ;D ;D ;D